60NYT > Matt Salmontopics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/s/matt_salmon/index.html?rss=1News about Matt Salmon, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.Copyright 2014 The New York Times Companyen-usTue 03 Mar 2015 18:41:04 -0500http://static01.nyt.com/images/section/NytSectionHeader.gifNYThttp://www.nytimes.comCause C&eacute;l&egrave;bre, Scorned by Troops http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/us/jailed-ex-army-officer-has-support-but-not-from-his-platoon.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/us/jailed-ex-army-officer-has-support-but-not-from-his-platoon.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://static01.nyt.com/images/2015/02/22/science/00lieutenant-web03/00lieutenant-web03-thumbStandard-v4.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"/></a>Thousands have signed a petition on behalf of First Lt. Clint Lorance, who was convicted of murder in the killing of two Afghan civilians. His platoon is not backing the effort.By DAVE PHILIPPSWed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/us/jailed-ex-army-officer-has-support-but-not-from-his-platoon.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssStaunch Group of Republicans Outflanks House Leadershttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/02/us/politics/a-committed-group-of-conservatives-outflanks-the-house-leadership.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/02/us/politics/a-committed-group-of-conservatives-outflanks-the-house-leadership.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss"><img src="http://static01.nyt.com/images/2013/10/02/us/ENDGAME/ENDGAME-thumbStandard.jpg" border="0" height="75" width="75" hspace="4" align="left"/></a>A powerful group of conservative hard-liners is leading party bosses in the House, and increasingly angering a widening group of fellow Republicans.By JONATHAN WEISMAN and ASHLEY PARKERWed, 02 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/02/us/politics/a-committed-group-of-conservatives-outflanks-the-house-leadership.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssSunday Breakfast Menu, Sept. 22http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/21/sunday-breakfast-menu-sept-22/?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssWith a potential government shutdown looming, lawmakers including Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Nancy Pelosi join the Sunday shows. Also, the programs will focus on last week’s shooting at a naval office building in Washington.By EMMARIE HUETTEMANSat, 21 Sep 2013 16:59:34 -0400http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/21/sunday-breakfast-menu-sept-22/?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssVictor in Governor's Racehttp://www.nytimes.com/2002/11/11/us/the-2002-election-victor-in-governor-s-race.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssMatt Salmon, the Republican candidate for governor, conceded the race tonight to his Democratic opponent, Attorney General Janet Napolitano, as officials finished counting tens of thousands of outstanding ballots. Ms. Napolitano led by 11,423 votes...Mon, 11 Nov 2002 00:00:00 -0500http://www.nytimes.com/2002/11/11/us/the-2002-election-victor-in-governor-s-race.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssPolitical Notebook; Bush Juggles the Roles of Leader and Cheerleaderhttp://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/28/us/political-notebook-bush-juggles-the-roles-of-leader-and-cheerleader.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssEvery modern American president is forced to learn the art of switching rhetorical modes, from the stern tones of leader-of-the-free-world to the folksy approachability of a political cheerleader. But now, as he approaches two critical moments in the...By DAVID E. SANGERMon, 28 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0500http://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/28/us/political-notebook-bush-juggles-the-roles-of-leader-and-cheerleader.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssPolygamy Jolts Campaign for Governorhttp://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/13/us/the-2002-campaign-arizona-polygamy-jolts-campaign-for-governor.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssAs if a staggering budget deficit and troubled educational system were not enough campaign fodder for Arizona's leading candidates for governor, this week they found a new issue. Rather, it found them. Dick Mahoney, a political independent began...By MICHAEL JANOFSKYSun, 13 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/13/us/the-2002-campaign-arizona-polygamy-jolts-campaign-for-governor.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssIn Arizona, a Race Fueled by Fiscal Fumeshttp://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/20/us/in-arizona-a-race-fueled-by-fiscal-fumes.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssOne recent governor of Arizona was impeached after campaign finance irregularities; another was forced to resign after a fraud conviction. The current office holder, whose term ends in January, is leaving behind a $400 million budget deficit that...By MICHAEL JANOFSKYFri, 20 Sep 2002 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/20/us/in-arizona-a-race-fueled-by-fiscal-fumes.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssSenator Loses Nomination After Changing Party Twicehttp://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/11/us/senator-loses-nomination-after-changing-party-twice.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssSenator Robert C. Smith of New Hampshire, who quit and rejoined the Republican Party in an episode that turned many of his own supporters against him, lost his party's nomination to return to Washington last night. At the same time, North Carolina...By ADAM NAGOURNEYWed, 11 Sep 2002 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/11/us/senator-loses-nomination-after-changing-party-twice.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssPolitical Briefing; Sniping in 2001 With an Eye on 2002http://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/23/us/political-briefing-sniping-in-2001-with-an-eye-on-2002.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssEarly this month, when holiday decorations began showing up in the Arizona attorney general's office building in Phoenix, senior office managers looked around at all the Santa Clauses, blinking strings of lights, nativity scenes and menorahs and...By B. Drummond Ayres JrSun, 23 Dec 2001 00:00:00 -0500http://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/23/us/political-briefing-sniping-in-2001-with-an-eye-on-2002.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssArizona Governor's Race May Show Shift by Votershttp://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/29/us/arizona-governor-s-race-may-show-shift-by-voters.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssFrom Barry Goldwater and Morris Udall to Bruce Babbitt and John McCain, Arizona voters have traditionally embraced colorful, unorthodox politicians. Blessed with comfortable weather, affordable housing and a can-do spirit, people here have been...By MICHAEL JANOFSKYFri, 29 Jun 2001 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/29/us/arizona-governor-s-race-may-show-shift-by-voters.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss